Last Friday I took the day off from work so that I could take my boat and get some water level lighthousing in. I had hoped to view the Indiana lights around Gary and East Chicago, but the wave forecast told me that the waves would be kicking up around there, so I decided to try Grand Haven and Holland instead. I almost didn't launch at Grand Haven due to the high winds, but I tempted fate and went for it. (The fact that I had already fed the meter $7 to launch helped my decision making)

The waves were so bad in the channel I was afraid I'd swamp the boat, so I got this far before turning around and putting it back on the trailer.

At Holland, I again decided to launch in spite of the wind and waves, and I was actually able to get out past the lighthouse twice. I didn't dare sit too long, but I was able to get a few good shots before retiring back into Lake Macatawa to fish for a while.

All in all it was a good day (better than working) but I wish I'd have been able to do more photography and less piloting to avoid imminent sinking.

Thanks guys. I'm hoping to take my boat out to a number of lights this year before the fall storm season kicks up. I'm especially wanting to get to the Indiana lights like I mentioned. Hopefully I'll make it out and have some more shots to share.